Market in May Designer and Vendor Sale to be held May 17, 18, 19 at Hyatt Morristown

Market In May event Co-Chairs Cathy Biczak, Patty Mullens and Christie Gisser, all of Brookside, prepare for the mid-May designer and vendor sale sponsored by the Women's Association of Morristown Medical Center. Tickets and more information are available online at MarketInMay.org.

On May 17, 18, and 19, designers and vendors from Mansion In May will be offering household furnishings, gifts and fashion accessories at insider prices as part of the first Market In May, sponsored by the Women's Association of Morristown Medical Center.

The event will be held at the Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza. All proceeds will benefit the Women's Heart Program at Morristown Medical Center. Featured items for sale include furniture, rugs, lamps, art, antiques, pottery, unique gifts and jewelry, and select men's and women's apparel.

“The original idea for Market In May came from our Mansion In May designers," said Cathy Biczak, Market In May co-chair. "We are delighted to create a special event around their concept of 'great design at insider prices.' Especially since our Women's Association signature event of Mansion In May is typically held every other year, our members and mansion visitors asked us to come up with an "off - mansion year" event. We think the Market In May Designer and Vendor Sale fits the bill, as shoppers will love the beautiful merchandise, the sale prices, and the chance to see many of their favorite designers from Mansion In May."

As an added feature on Friday, May 17, by appointment, people may bring art, jewelry, or decorative accessories to receive a professional appraisal from Doyle New York, Auctioneers and Appraisers, for a fee of $5 per item.

"Market In May is all about finding that great new treasure for your home or for yourself," said Christie Gisser, one of the three event co-chairs. "We love the idea of also giving people a chance to learn the value of their own treasures from home, similar to 'Antiques Roadshow' on TV." Visitors can obtain appointments on the website, MarketInMay.org, which are available until time slots are filled.

Advance-sale tickets are now available online for $10 at MarketInMay.org and will allow entry to the event one hour before the doors open to the public. Tickets purchased at the door will cost $12.

"The designers' offerings will be priced like a garage sale," said Patty Mullens, Market In May co-chair. "We know bargain shoppers and lovers of great home fashions will want to take advantage of some terrific values on designer merchandise. Shoppers will have fun discovering great gift, jewelry and fashion finds at our boutique vendors."

"In this 120th year of the Women's Association, we are especially pleased to dedicate the proceeds of the first-ever Market In May to the Women's Heart Program at Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical," said Beth Wipperman, President of the 900-member Women's Association of Morristown Medical Center.

"Most of the past research on treating heart disease has been done on men, but doctors now know that women cannot be grouped with men where heart disease is concerned. Women experience different symptoms and have different types of heart conditions. The Women's Heart Center at Gagnon was launched to correct these gender inequalities, beginning with education and gender-specific treatment. The idea over time is to conduct more women-based research and to reach more women in our community who need proper care."

In keeping with the Women's Heart Health theme, Market In May will be decorated with red heart balloons and potted spring time floral displays. Heart-healthy snacks will be part of the available cafe lunch and on-site coffee bar. Market In May will offer free parking in the Hyatt Morristown parking garage below the hotel at 3 Speedwell Ave. in Morristown.

Hours for Market In May will be: on May 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Online tickets and a full list of participating designers and vendors are available at MarketInMay.org.